Chinese newspaper notices straw man on duty at Amur River watchtower.

The startling sight of the blood red Daldykan River is nothing new, starting from the 1990s.

One region alone - Yakutia - has 5 million tons scrap metal dumped in polar regions, an ugly Soviet legacy.

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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

Russian family to adopt child born in April after his case was highlighted around the world.

The strategic crossing to be built on permafrost in jeopardy due to funds needed for Crimea.

Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

Oksana Kizhnerova 'shot at female passenger in car blocking her from overtaking'.

World famous sculptor has been commissioned to create a new landmark sculpture in Kyzyl - the capital of Tyva - marking the spirit of Asia.